Corey Chichizola
The Background: Corey Chichizola has been with CinemaBlend since 2015, starting as the Weekend Editor before climbing up the ranks and eventually becoming the Movies Editor. Born and raised in New Jersey and an alumnus of Ramapo College, he's combined his degrees in theater and literature to cover the the way stories are told in TV and film. On top of helping run the news cycle, Corey has been honored to do a variety of on camera interviews with his personal heroes, and has been particularly privileged to speak with actors about their process on set. Before joining the CB team he worked in the New York theater world, and is thrilled to be in such close proximity to the city that never sleeps.
What He's Into: Corey is one of CinemaBlend's biggest horror nerds, and is happy to cover all thing spooky, especially related to favorite franchises like Halloween and Scream. He's also taken his passion and education for theater to cover the movie musical beat on the website. While a movies editor, Corey is also a television addict, watching what seems like a billion different shows every year. Aside from scripted programs, he's got a passion for certain corners of the Reality TV world including Survivor, RuPaul's Drag Race, and the Real Housewives. He's also got a passion for the mockumentary subgenre on both the big and small screens, especially projects like Drop Dead Gorgeous, Waiting for Guffman, and The Office.
What's He's Excited About Right Now: Anything that Jordan Peele will give us, Talk to Me, the Exorcist reboot, the final season of Handmaid's Tale.
Latest articles by Corey Chichizola
Ben Affleck And JLo Allegedly Putting Their Kids First, Caught Giving Air Kisses At His Son's Game
By Corey Chichizola published
Rumors about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck possibly splitting up have been swirling for weeks.
Deadpool 3’s Hugh Jackman Explains Why He Needed A Wolverine Break, How It Felt To Put The Claws Back On
By Corey Chichizola published
Hugh Jackman is back as Wolverine in Deadpool 3 after years away from the role.
’You Know My Version Of Harley Is Mine’: Don’t Compare Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn To The Other Versions, Per The Folie à Deux Star
By Corey Chichizola published
Lady Gaga will appear as Harley Quinn in Joker 2 opposite Joaquin Phoenix.
After Fan Backlash Over Maria, Survivor Issues Statement To The Community Asking For Kindness
By Corey Chichizola published
Survivor 46's discourse has been prickly, with Maria getting at on of hate for her Final Tribal vote.
Chris Evans Defended Himself After Rumors Swirled He Signed A Bomb Meant For Warfare
By Corey Chichizola published
Rumors swirled that Chris Evans signed a bomb, but he set the record straight.
Deadpool 3's Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived, And It’s Totally Mocking Dune 2 In A Wild Way
By Corey Chichizola published
Kevin Feige teased the Deadpool 3 popcorn bucket was gonna be wild, and they delivered.
The Story Behind Hugh Jackman's Meet Cute With Pal And Faux Enemy Ryan Reynolds: 'I Was Blown Away'
By Corey Chichizola published
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman met filming X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and the story is adorable.
Rumors Swirled JLo's Work Had Become A Focus During Marriage To Ben Affleck. But She Straight Up Said She 'Pared' It Back
By Corey Chichizola published
Rumors are swirling about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage, and how her work might have factored in.
‘It’s Terrifying’: Star Wars Boss Kathleen Kennedy Addresses How Women In The Franchise Face Backlash Online
By Corey Chichizola published
Star Wars fans are passionate, but that can sometimes be to the detriment of certain contributors.
Challengers Has Had A Mixed Reception, But I Finally Rented Zendaya’s Movie And There's A Reason It's My Favorite Movie Of The Year (So Far)
By Corey Chichizola published
Challengers is available for rent now, and I'm still buzzing from the tennis movie.
Kenzie Petty's Story About Hunter And Leaving Yanu For The Survivor Merge Is The Most Season 46 Story I've Read Yet
By Corey Chichizola published
Survivor 46's Kenzie Petty had a rough time at the start of the game.
J.K. Rowling Claims Public Critics Of Her Transgender Views Have Supported Her Privately
By Corey Chichizola published
Harry Potter writer J.K. Rowling has been in hot water for years thanks to her controversial views about transgender women.
Carrie Fisher’s Friend James Blunt Claims She Was Pressured To Be Thin For Star Wars Prior To Death
By Corey Chichizola published
Carrie Fisher returned to the public eye in Star Wars' sequel trilogy, but her friend claimed she was pressured to lose weight.
First Moana 2 Trailer Teases New Characters And The Return Of Dwayne Johnson's Maui
By Corey Chichizola published
Moana is going on a new adventure, and her buddies Maui, Heihei, and Pua are along for the ride.
After X-Men Casting Rumors Link Dwayne Johnson To Apocalypse, Sweet Fan Art Shows What He Could Look Like In The Role
By Corey Chichizola published
X-Men fan art imagines Dwayne Johnson as the villainous Apocalypse.
Rebecca Romijn’s Husband Jerry O’Connell Dressed Up As Mystique, And The Photo Is Delightful
By Corey Chichizola published
OG Mystique Rebecca Romijn's husband rocked her blue look, and it's hilarious.
’I Love Robert’: Terrence Howard Says He Helped Robert Downey Jr. Land His Iron Man Role, And Finally Spoke Out About Why He Left Marvel
By Corey Chichizola published
Terrence Howard played James Rhodes in the first Iron Man, before Don Cheadle took over the role.
‘Honestly Terrified’: Jennifer Love Hewitt Get Honest About Pressure Of Potential I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel
By Corey Chichizola published
I Know What You Did Last Summer might be getting a new sequel, and Jennifer Love Hewitt has thoughts about returning as Julie James.
‘I’m Really Proud Of Them For Doing This:' Ryan Reynolds Talks Disney Taking An R-Rated Chance On Deadpool And Wolverine
By Corey Chichizola published
Deadpool & Wolverine will mark the MCU's first R-Rated movie, and Ryan Reynolds is hyped.
James Gunn Reveals How Much Superman Has Filmed, And It’s An Exciting Update
By Corey Chichizola published
The DCU is kicking off with James Gunn's Superman, but how much has filmed?
‘It’s Not About The Nudity’: Demi Moore Says Reports About Her Baring Herself In The Substance Horror Film Haven't Been As Accurate As She'd Like
By Corey Chichizola published
Demi Moore's new role includes nudity, but she has a great perspective about it.
Star Wars’ The Acolyte Has Screened, See What People Are Saying About The New TV Series
By Corey Chichizola published
The Acolyte is coming to Disney+ and the first reactions to the Star Wars series are super positive.
I Finally Watched Anyone But You On Netflix, And I'm Mad No One Told Me How Silly It Was
By Corey Chichizola published
Sydney Sweeney's Anyone But You was marketed as a steamy rom-com, so I was shocked about how campy it was.